ST. GEORGE - On his way out the door, Borough President James P. Molinaro had a parting gift for Staten Island emergency responders: A $210,000 logistical support unit that will help FDNY Emergency Medical Service Bureau personnel treat patients at disaster scenes.

"The purpose of the borough president is to give the people on the front lines the equipment to protect the people of the community," Molinaro said as the vehicle was unveiled at Borough Hall with FDNY and EMS brass. "I've always felt that's the way you should govern."

Molinaro said it was the last such vehicle that he funded during his 12 years as borough president. He has over the years allocated money for other such vehicles for the FDNY, NYPD and the Sanitation Department. Molinaro leaves office on Dec. 31.

The EMS unit can aid in the treating of 25 to 30 patients at incidents like ferry crashes, train derailments, severe weather or car crashes.

It includes a heated, inflatable treatment tent, spinal immobilization equipment, oxygen supplies, two generators and other life-saving equipment.

"It gives us the equipment instantly on the scene," said Chief of EMS Abdo Nahmod. "That's very important in treating patients."

"Something like this is great to have," said Assistant Chief Michael Marrone, FDNY borough commander for Staten Island. "The borough president isn't giving this to us. He's giving it to the people of Staten Island."

"It's a huge step forward for us," said EMS Assistant Chief John Peruggio.